Page 9 - Consumer Confidence Report 2024

WATER SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR H2OME
#1 One drip every
second adds up to
five gallons per day!
Check your faucets
and showerheads
for leaks.
#2 Plug the sink
instead of
running the
water to rinse
your razor and
save up to 300
gallons a month.
#3 Monitor your water
bill for unusually
high use. Your bill
and water meter
are tools that can
help you discover
leaks.
#4
Turn off the water
while you brush
your teeth and save
up to 4 gallons a
minute. That's up to
200 gallons a week
for a family of four.
#5 Look for
WaterSense
labeled toilets,
sink faucets,
urinals, and
showerheads.
#6 Dishwashers typically
use less water than
washing dishes by
hand. Now, Energy Star
dishwashers save
even more water and
energy.
#7 Put food coloring
in your toilet tank.
If it seeps into the
bowl, without
flushing, there's a
leak. Fix it and
start saving
gallons of water.
#8
If your toilet
flapper doesn't
close properly
after flushing,
replace it.
#9 Time your shower to
keep it under 5
minutes. You'll save
up to 1,000 gallons
per month.
#10 Use a WaterSense
labeled showerhead.
They're inexpensive,
easy to install, and
can save you up to
750 gallons per
month.
#11 Toilet leaks can
be silent! Be sure
to test your toilet
for leaks at least
once a year.
#12
While you wait for
hot water, collect
the running water
and use it to water
plants.
#13 #14 #15 Take 5-minute
showers instead
If your shower fills a one gallon bucket in less
Run your water
and dishwasher
of baths. A full
than 20 seconds,
only when they
bathtub requires
up to 70 gallons of
replace your showerhead with
are full. You can
save up to 1,000
water.
a WaterSense
gallons a month.
labeled model.
#16
Don't use running
water to the thaw
food. Defrost food
in the refrigerator.
SIMPLE WAYS TO SAVE WATER AROUND THE HOUSE
California experiences periodic droughts, and every household is being asked to
reduce their water usage to conserve local water supplies. This may seem
challenging, but adopting some simple habits into your routine can make a big
difference.
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